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Gay Travel Hits the Mainstream
July 16, 2004 -- As the world's first company created for gay travel celebrates its 32nd birthday this year, the city of Philadelphia became the first destination in the world to…
Ten Questions To Ask Yourself When Selecting an RV
Consider these points before you buy or lease a recreational vehicle.
Malta in the Fall: "The Stuff Dreams are Made of"
July 15, 2004 -- What most people know about Malta comes from the Dashiell Hammett novel and Humphrey Bogart film, The Maltese Falcon. While the elusive, bejeweled bird is the stuff of…
Caribbean Summer: Half-Priced Hotels & $1 Companion Fares
July 15, 2004 -- It's no secret that prices in Caribbean resorts fall during the summer. Most would attribute these deals to the hot weather. But one resort says the climate is very…
Internet to Interstate: Track Gas Prices Online and Save
Gas prices have come down from their record highs, but they're still not as low as they were a year ago. These websites track gas prices around the country, helping you save.
Family Fun and Learning in Parks in the Southwest
All the parks have ranger programs for children and adults, and some will even take the kids off your hands for an hour or two; but for an in-depth learning vacation, consider joining…
The Community of Man: Getting Together with Other RVers
RVers who would prefer to travel or camp with a group can join up with any number of like-minded people for a paid vacation tour in their own rig instead of a tour bus, or a friendly…
Athenian Alert! The Latest on the Olympics
As the time for the 2004 Olympics fast approaches (the opening ceremony is on August 13), Frommer's updates you on the latest information about tickets, accommodations, museums and…
Love (of a Darned Low Price) is in the Air: Low-Cost Carriers Lower the Fare Bar
July 13, 2004 -- Thank you, JetBlue. Thank you, Southwest. And thank you, Independence Air. All three companies continue to keep prices down, to the potential detriment of financially…
Sittin' on the Dock, Touring "The Rock" but Keeping my Heart: San Francisco
I've let down Tony Bennett. I went to San Francisco, but left with my heart intact. It's a beautiful city, though not quite the paradise described by those who tend to wax enthusiastic…
Distill The One: Toronto's Distillery District
Sandwiched between Toronto's dull docklands and the city's businesslike downtown, a ferment of creativity is bubbling up in an old brewery, the Distillery District.
Read What We Read: Judging Other Travel News Sites
Sure, this newsletter is the best place online to find low fares, great deals and travel tips. But we're not arrogant enough to think this is the only place you should look. For a…
Seven Miles on the Erie Canal: Rambling in Rochester
Thick-leaved trees bend over the Erie Canal nowadays, making it look more like a Louisiana byway than the avenue of industry it once was. Villages cling to the canal's cozy sides, and…
NCL Marries Hawaii with Pride of Aloha Launch
What do you get when you cross a company named 'Norwegian' with hula dancers, horn-blowing Polynesian musclemen, and a U.S. congressional delegation? You get the launch of the first…
Bigger Ships Bound for Bermuda Shorts and Pink Sand
In Bermuda, you don't have the throngs that routinely descend on the Caribbean ports of Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Nassau and St. Thomas. But that's about to change.
First-Rate Digs: Consumer Reports Picks the Nation's Top Hotel Chains
When Consumer Reports speaks, we listen. When they survey 35,000 of their readers to figure out which hotel chains deliver the best value, we perk up. Because CR is as clean and honest…
Making Waves: The New Happenings in Cruising
In the latest cruise news, Frommer's lets you in on the newest entertainment, line changes, and the best ships with Internet connectivity.
July's Prize: Fly to Fiji Sweepstakes
Frommers.com and Air Pacific are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Fiji! Register now to win this vacation!
Rentals, Rentals Everywhere, but not a Spam in Sight: Internet Rental Directories
July 1, 2004 -- Reacting to the increased aversion to e-mail spam, Rentalo.com, an Internet directory for vacation rental lodgings worldwide, has developed an e-mail privacy option.…
US Airways Gets More (but not Enough) of the Low-Fare Gospel
July 1, 2004 -- Let's all gather 'round and watch US Airways (www.usairways.com) try to turn itself into a low-fare carrier. Under heavy pressure from Southwest in Philadelphia and…
It's a Party at the Airport, and You're Invited!
Most airports, alas, are pretty dull places. You eat, you shop, you fly. Some airports, though, go out of their way to amuse you. If you're stuck in one of these ten locations, the…
Beating Airport Angst: International Lounges for Everyone
Airport lounges can turn a miserable flight delay into an oasis of peace and relaxation. Unfortunately, lounges within the US usually require you to hold a business-class ticket.…
JetBlue Jumps in at LaGuardia, but Why?
JetBlue is New York's hometown airline. Now, for the first time, they're coming to the nation's most crowded and desirable airport - LaGuardia. But does the borough of Queens need a…
'Round The World ... With a Catch
July 1, 2004 -- So you're a small, low-fare airline who wants to compete for business travelers against the big boys. You come up with your own frequent-flyer program, but it doesn't…
Windy City Weekend: Spend the Fourth of July in Chicago
July 1, 2004 -- If you've been procrastinating on getting out of town for the holiday weekend, American Airlines has a deal you might not be able to refuse. Head out to Chicago, where…